Synonyms of accounted (for)

accounted (for)

verb

past tense of account (for)

as in explained

to give the reason for or cause of

could not account for the huge difference in price between the two practically identical handbags

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explained
• explained away
• justified
• attributed
• rationalized
• condoned
• forgave
• exonerated
• excused
• absolved
• acquitted
• vindicated
• exculpated